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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.72, 3,469.80 and 1,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.72, 3,469.80 and 1,448.88 is: 2,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.72 : 3,469.80 = 1,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.72/3,469.80 = 1,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.72x = 3,469.80 × 1,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.72x = 5,027,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,323.82/2,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.02

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